Vivekananda International Foundation | Seeking Harmony in Diversity

Interaction with the Delegation from the Fudan University, Shanghai

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted a delegation from the Fudan University, Shanghai on 14 November 2019. The Delegation was led by Zhang Weiwei, Distinguished Professor of International Relations and Director of the China...

November 14, 2019

Tags: Climate Change, Fudan University, New Global Order, Public Diplomacy, China, International Relations and Diplomacy

Interaction with the Visiting Delegation from Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies (ISRS) of Uzbekistan

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

On 13 November 2019, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted an interaction with a visiting Delegation from ISRS, Uzbekistan, led by Mr. F. Djuraev, Head of Department ISRS. The Delegation also included Mrs. D. Mamatkulova,...

November 13, 2019

Tags: Central Asia, Central Asian Republics, North-South Transport Corridor, SCO, Uzbekistan, International Relations and Diplomacy

VIF Delegation in Washington Dc

Dr Harinder Sekhon

A delegation from the VIF comprising Director, Dr Arvind Gupta, Lt. Gen. Ravi Sawhney and Dr. Harinder Sekhon visited Washington DC from 11 to 15 Nov 2019 for the annual return meetings – a bilateral on India-US relations with the Hudson...

November 11, 2019

November 15, 2019

Tags: Afghanistan, Hudson Institute, Indo-Pacific, Jerusalem Centre, State Department, US, International Relations and Diplomacy

Interactive Session on ‘Humanitarian Crisis in Syria: Truth & Disinformation’

Dr Hirak Jyoti Das

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized an interactive session on ‘Humanitarian Crisis in Syria: Truth & Disinformation’ on 8 November 2019. Dr Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF delivered his opening remarks followed by a brief...

November 8, 2019

Tags: Humanitarian Crisis, Kurdish issue, Syria, Syrian civil war, West Asian region, International Relations and Diplomacy

Round Table Discussion on India-Nepal Relations

Alakh Ranjan

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a Round Table Discussion to discuss India-Nepal relations on 7th November 2019. This everlasting friendship is now also being called a ‘strategic partnership’. This relationship was...

November 7, 2019

Tags: BIMSTEC, China, China policy, FDI, India-Nepal relations, Madhesi, Nepal, Neighbourhood Studies

Talk on ‘Indian Impact on Chinese Art’ by Dr. Shashi Bala

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a lecture by Dr. Shashibala, Dean at the Centre of Indology, Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, New Delhi, the topic being, ‘Indian Impact on Chinese Art’. Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF, chaired...

November 6, 2019

Tags: Buddhism, Caves in China, Chinese Art, Sanyas, Historical and Civilisational Studies

VIF-IISS-BHC Roundtable on the Indian Ocean

Amruta Karambelkar

On 17 October the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) in conjuncture with the Institute of International and Strategic Studies, (IISS) London and the British High Commission organised a day-long roundtable on the Indian Ocean. The idea...

October 17, 2019

Tags: IISS, Indian Ocean, Maritime Security, UK, Indo-Pacific, International Relations and Diplomacy

Vimarsha: Panel Discussion ‘Indraprastha- A Capital Journey’

Aakriti Vinayak

Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) held its monthly ‘Vimarsha’ lecture series on 14th October 2019, which was a panel discussion that focused on a very pertinent topic ‘Indraprastha-A Capital Journey’. The topic is highly relevant for...

October 14, 2019

Tags: Alexander, Indraprastha, Mughal periods, Pandava state, Tiratha, Historical and Civilisational Studies

Discussion on Book, ‘Containing the China Onslaught’, authored by Mr. Pradip Baijal

Aayush Mohanty

On 3rd October 2019, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) held a book discussion on the book, ‘Containing the China Onslaught’, written by Mr. Pradip Baijal, a former Indian Administrative Service official. Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director...

October 3, 2019

Tags: Containing the China Onslaught, China, International Relations and Diplomacy

Report on the Visit of Professor Kenneth Matengu, Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia to VIF

Dr Neha Sinha

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted Professor Kenneth Matengu, Vice Chancellor of University of Namibia (UNAM), on 1St October 2019. Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF, and the Professor discussed the warm and cordial...

October 1, 2019

Tags: economic cooperation, ICCR, India-Namibia relations, Professor Kenneth Matengu, University of Namibia, Africa, International Relations and Diplomacy

RISS-VIF Dialogue on Afghanistan

Dr Yatharth Kachiar

The Russian Institute for Strategic Studies (RISS), Moscow, hosted Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) at Moscow on 24-25 September 2019, for a two-day Round Table Conference (RTD) on ‘Afghanistan Crisis and the Problems of its...

September 24, 2019

September 25, 2019

Tags: Afghanistan, Afghanistan Crisis, Chabahar Port, Taliban, US-Taliban peace talks, Neighbourhood Studies

Interaction with the Delegation from Taiwan External Trade Development Council

Dr Teshu Singh

A delegation from the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), Taiwan visited the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) on 20 September 2019. The delegation was led by Shih-Chung Liu, Vice-Chairman of TAITRA.

September 20, 2019

Tags: artificial intelligence, Economic security, Nano Technology, TAITRA, Taiwan External Trade Development Council, International Relations and Diplomacy

Interaction with the Delegation from Shanghai Institute of International Studies

Dr Teshu Singh

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted a delegation from Shanghai Institute of International Studies on 19 September 2019 at VIF. The delegation was led by Dr Chen Dongxiao, the other members of the delegations were Liu Youfa (...

September 19, 2019

Tags: Act Far East, ASEAN, CPEC, India-China relations, Indo-Pacific, Middle East, Shanghai Institute, US-China trade, China, International Relations and Diplomacy

Workshop on Indian Ethos in Management and Business

Radhika Daga

Introduction The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted a two-day workshop titled ‘Indian Ethos in Management’ for scholars, students, mid-career professionals and business persons in an attempt to formulate and create a narrative...

September 18, 2019

Tags: Civilizational state, Indian Ethos, Management and Business, Rig Vedas, Social responsibility, Textual tradition, Upanishads, Governance and Political Studies

Talk on ‘Cave Temples in China’, by Dr. Shashi Bala, Dean, Centre for Indology, Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a lecture by Dr. Shashibala, Dean at the Centre of Indology, Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, New Delhi. The topic of the lecture was ‘Cave Temples in China’. Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF chaired...

September 12, 2019

Tags: Atharvaveda, Cave Temples in China, Chinese narrative, Indology, Philosophical importance, Shatapatha Brahmana, Historical and Civilisational Studies